Final Details
Event Location
Enquiries/Download is in a small Forestry England car park at 1.5 km SE of Armathwaite.
Grid Ref: NY513450
W3W: stuffy.saves.absorb
Nearest postcode: CA4 9SQ
In Armathwaite village take the road SE over the river (signed to Ainstable). 300m after crossing the river take a sharp right turn (signed to Ruckcroft). Enquiries/Download is a further 1.2 km on the right.
Parking
Parking is along the SW side of the road immediately south of Forestry England car park. Please do not park in the car park itself – this is needs to be left for non-orienteers. There will be no parking officials – just park at the end of the line, taking care not to obstruct the road. Campervans (unless enormous) will be able to park here. The maximum distance to Enquiries/Download will be about 400m.
Toilets
There will be a Portaloo at Enquiries/Download.
Entries
Pre-entries close at 23:59 on Thursday 18th January. (Enter here)
Entry on the day is available on Yellow/Novice and Orange courses only (go to Enquiries/Download). On other courses there will be some late entry, but you must contact the organisers in advance (BLdanandkaren@gmail.com).
Seniors (21 and over): £6
Juniors (20 and under): £2
If you are new to orienteering and would like to go round as a group or in a pair, just enter one person and purchase any additional maps that your group would like at £1 each.
SI-card Hire
Collect hired SI-cards from Enquiries before going to the start.
Start
Start between 11 am and 12.30 pm. The Start is about 40m from Enquiries//Download.
If you have pre-entered, and have your own SI-card just go straight to the start.
Yellow/Novice course maps will be at the Start but there will also be copies on display at Enquiries/Download for anyone who wants to have a look in advance.
Finish
The Finish is about 80m from Enquiries/Download. Courses close at 2:00 pm. Please remember to download after finishing
Course Details
| Length (km) | Climb (m) | |
| Blue | 5.3 | 230 |
| Green | 4.1 | 190 |
| Short Green | 2.9 | 120 |
| Very Short Green **(see below) | 2.6 | 90 |
| Orange | 3.0 | 130 |
| Yellow/Novice | 2.3 | 70 |
Controls are in SIAC contactless mode apart from the start and finish which must be punched.
** VERY SHORT GREEN – this is the same course as the Short Green but with some controls missed out. If you want to do Very Short Green, enter Short Green and pick up a Short Green map at the start. The map will show which controls to miss. You can decide while on the course whether or not to take the Very Short Green cut-off. The download system will work out which course you have completed.
Map
1:7500 with 5m contours. Significantly updated for this event using new LIDAR data. Mountain bike tracks are shown with the normal small path symbol. Unfortunately new ones can appear almost overnight so it is possible that you will come across one that is not on the map.
A black cross on the map represents a hide/shelter.
Control Descriptions will be printed on the front of the map. No loose descriptions will be available.
Terrain
Coombs Wood is a small area of working forest on the NE side of the River Eden. It comprises a very steep valley side, with flat areas at the top and bottom. There are many paths and tracks, including a lot of steep mountain bike tracks. The forest is mostly fairly rough underfoot with dead bracken and some brambles, but there are more runnable parts. The Short Green course is planned to use these as much as possible and will also use more paths than usual. One leg on Short Green/Very Short Green involves a steep descent, but a less steep alternative route is indicated on the map for anyone who would prefer something easier.
Clothing
Full leg cover must be worn. Shoes with good studs or metal dobs are advisable on the Blue and Green courses as the steep slope and mountain bike tracks can be very slippery.
If the weather is particularly bad cagoules may be compulsory – come prepared
Dogs
There are no restrictions other than common sense.
Coaching
A coaching session is available before the event. If you pre-enter please tick the box on the entry form to say you would like to attend. If you have not pre-entered then let the organisers ( BLdanandkaren@gmail.com ) know in advance that you want to attend. There is no charge. The session starts at Enquiries/Download at 10:00.
Important Safety Information (Everyone should read this!)
A lot of mountain bikers use the area at weekends. Please watch and listen out for then especially on the steep slope and give them a wide berth. Even if they see you they might not be able to stop.
General Safety Information
Please remember to download after finishing. This is how we check everyone is back.
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for rough woodland. Cagoules may be compulsory if the weather is bad.
Be aware of members of the walkers, bikes, horses, dogs etc in the area and treat them with respect.
Wash hands and check for ticks after running.
There will be a first aid kit at registration. Competitors with an existing medical condition are invited to leave details in a sealed envelope at registration.
Further Information and Advice
Contact the organisers Dan and Karen Parker ( BLdanandkaren@gmail.com )
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